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One Everyday Food That’s Wrecking Your Diet

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, General Health, Weight Loss

A new study has found that there is one common food item that most Americans need to dump from their diet.

Most of us eat it every day. We may even think it’s healthy. But it gives you 100 extra empty calories a day. That means you’ll gain more than 10 pounds over a year.1

Striking this food from your diet not only can help you lose weight… It can lower your blood pressure—and lessen sugar’s harmful effects on your health.… Read More

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Scientists: Mouse Poop and Rat Hair in Your Food… Why That’s a Good Thing

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Health Warning

The FDA publishes something called the Defect Levels Handbook. It sets allowable limits for “natural or unavoidable defects in foods that present no health hazards for humans.”

You might be surprised what is allowed in food. The FDA lists 179 “defects” allowed in over 100 types of foods we eat. Many of them are stomach-turning.

The most common defect, with 71 mentions, is insects.… Read More

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Diet Soda Makes You Hungrier… And Fatter

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Stroke, Weight Loss

Do you drink diet soda because you think it helps stop you from gaining weight? Think again.

A new study shows that diet soda makes you hungry to point that you can increase your caloric intake by as much as 50%.1

It’s just the latest research showing that artificially-sweetened soda may be even worse for your health than the sugary variety.… Read More

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Study Uncovers One Simple Secret for Happiness

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, General Health

An astonishing study has found a simple secret to happiness. And it’s as easy as reaching for the vegetable drawer in your refrigerator.

Scientists from the University of Warwick in England and the University of Queensland in Australia led the research. They wanted to determine the psychological effects of eating more fruits and vegetables.1

Many studies have already found that a diet heavy in these two food groups reduce the risk of cancer, heart attacks, and other health woes.… Read More

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Stanford Study Reveals Which Canned Food Is Most Dangerous to Your Health

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Health Warning

A new study reveals which canned foods are highest in the harmful chemical Bisphenol A. It’s commonly known as BPA.

BPA is a hormone disrupter. It binds to hormones, reprogramming the cells they target. This leads to an array of health problems.1

BPA is linked to:

  • Infertility
  • Low testosterone
  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Heart disease
  • Breast and prostate cancers
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